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THE BINGHAMTON PRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 1911. To ASKS AID IN FINDING SISTER SHE NEVER SAW Mrs. Albert Mix of Lestershire Learns from Her Dying That She Has Half-Sister, Born of Marriage Years Ago Mrs. Mary E. Mix of Lestershire, recently learned that she has a has or at least had one, and is half-sister, every effort to locate her, if she is alive, or learn something about her, even if she is dead.

Her story is a real romance and it certain that if any who read it and is of the half-sisteh they will inknow letter to The form Binghamton Press she says: you kindly help me find my half-sister through your paper? You see my father, Thomas Weaver, was married to a girl in Massachusetts by had the one child the name of Lucretia name of Jane Chapin. They Weaver. He left her there over the Hoosick mountains. "Then he came to Otsego county and married my mother. She died EDWARD.

MYLIUS IS GIVEN HIS RELEASE Writer Who Attacked King Freed After Ten Months. London, Dec. Mylius, who was sentenced to imprisonment for one year for libeling the King in the Liberator, was released yesterday, after having served ten months. Since his sentence he has been confined in Wormwood Scrubbs. The commuting of his sentence is due to his good conduct.

Mylius in the Liberator wrote an article declaring the King previous to his marriage to the Queen had morganatically wedded a daughter of Admiral Tyson Malta in 1890. Mylius refused to publicly apologize, stood trial and a was convicted. HUGE ANTE-CHRISTMAS MAIL. Queenstown, Dec. -The Oceanic, which sailed from Queenstown yesterday carried 6,000 bags of mail, the largest amount ever carried by one steamer.

when I was only four years old. Then he gave me to back to Massachusetts, and and married went again. "After several years he came back and lived with me until he died. It was then he told me I had a halfsister. I have been so anxious to find her.

How good to have a sister! "My father was born in PoughNew N. Y. I have two aunts in keepsie, York, if they are living. Their maiden names were Martha Weaver and Sally Weaver. There are lots of people from Massachusetts living here in Lestershire, working in the factories.

My sister does not know of me, I never saw any of my father's relatives. I would be only too glad to see them or hear from them. "MRS. MARY E. MIX, "19 Burbank Avenue, "Lestershire, N.

JAMES S. SHERMAN READY TO RETIRE May Refuse to Be Candidate for Governor. Utica, Dec. report from Washington that Vice-President Sherman become a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of next year, brought forth the statement that Mr. Sherman is disposed to retire from political life.

Mr. Sherman has told his business associates he would like to devote the remainder of his life to business pursuits. This does mean that he has taken a decided stand against the Governorship; he will cross that bridge when he comes to it, said one of the Vice-President's closest friends today. FLORENCE EASTON WEDS. LaCrosse, Dec.

8, Florence Easton, daughter L. F. Easton, a reputed multi-millionaire of this city, yesterday became the bride of Dr. Richard W. Bolling, a young interne of a New York Hospital.

DR. MINOR C. BALDWIN The World's Greatest Concert Organist AT TABERNACLE M. E. CHURCH, Friday Evening, December 8th, 1911 This is a splendid opportunity for all lovers of good organ music to hear this world renowned artist.

MISS HELEN NICHOLS, READER, of this city, will assist in the program of the evening. The remaining numbers the Brotherhood Lecture and Entertainment Course, are as follows: The Becker Harp 12. 1912 Mohammed All. 13, 1912 Leland Powers, 20. 1912 50c; Course Tickets, (4 Numbers) $1 Children under 15, half price.

tickets from any member of the brotherhood or at the night of the organ Secure, recital. 175 NAMARA HARDING 172 Crockery and Furniture Do Your Christmas Shopping Now We Make It Worth Your While The assortment is more complete We'll deliver when you wish- -Buy There is more convenience shopping Now MC HARDING, HARDING, 175-177 WASHINGTON ST. 175-177 WASHINGTON ST. PLANT OF RELIANCE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY TO BE SOLD ON DEC. 18 Attorney Davis of Owego Secures Order from Referee Baker in Binghamton to Dispose of Manufacturing at Public Auction Owego, Dec.

F. J.I Davis was Binghamton the first of the week, when he obtained an order from Referee in Bankruptcy min Baker, permitting the sale of the plant of the Reliance Motorcycle company which was adjucicated 8 bankrupt on July 31, on application of trustee H. Tatem Patten, who is secretary of the company, The sale v. 111 be held on Monday, Dec. 18, at 10 o'clock in the morning.

The motorcycle plant '13 situated at No. 444 Main street, this village, and is one of the finest equipped plants in this section, and in the opinion of men familiar with the PERSIA APPEALS. Berlin, Dee. president of the Reichstag has received an appeal from Persian parliament reGerman people to use their best enquesting thee representatives of the deavors in Persia's behalf in the dispute which has arisen with Russia. The Reichstag has taken no action in the matter.

BODY EMBALMED ON TRAIN. Baltimore, Dec. body of J. Henry Cochran, State Senator from the Twenty-fourth Distriet of Pennsylvania, was embalmed yesterday on a train going from this city to Will- motorcycle industry, it is the finest equipped factory in this country. Those interested in the plant and industry of Owego have been putting forth an effort to have the plant reopened and business resumed 1 but as yet no leal has been consummated.

It is now hoped that the property will be purchased by parties who will not dismantle it but will reopen the shops for the manufacture of motorcycles or occupy it for some other manufacturing business, as it would be a hard blow to the business interests of Owego should the business be removed altogether. POSTMASTER GIVES UP $25 JOB. New Haven, Dec. L. Dutton has resigned as Postmaster in North Hartland, the smallest office in New England.

Only two families get their mail there, and the salary of the Postmaster is less than $25 a year. MAY CUT OFF QUEUES. lamsport. definitely accepted the post. for additional evidence.

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Manufacturers Made the Sacrifice, You Benefit by a Saving of from 20 to 30 Per Cent. It is unusual at this time of year to buy practically new stock. We needed goods though and our buyers were offered such wonderful bargains in merchandise just made up that we bought heavily, knowing we could quickly dispose of same by marking them close. We have done so and simply say--If you want to be made happy, Hurry! Coats Furs Overcoats FOR MEN OR BOYS. Ladies', Misses' and Juniors' It- would be difficult to find a sizes.

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I believe my prayers were answered, for Mr. C. A. Lippincott, my employer (Lippincott Department Store, 306 to 314 Market street, Wilmington, had learned of a remedy called Eckman's Alterative that had done great good, and upon his recommendation I began taking it at once. This was about June, 1908.

I continued faithfully, using no other remedy, and finally, noticed the clearing of the lungs. which appeared to be. old chunks of blood coming up. I now have no trouble with my lungs. I Armly believe Eckman's Alterative saved my life.

sent my spittle later to the State Board of Health to be examined for tuberculosis bacilli and none were found. "My mother died from Consumption when I was about two years old. "I make this statement 90 that others may learn of the wonderful merits of Eckman's Alterative. I regard my recovery as being miraculous. (Signed Affidavit) JAS.

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Lighting Fixtures, Also strong features of this business. that's new and good in gas and electric fixtures of every kind. Fancy Shades Inverted Lights Uprights--In fact all gas and electric supplies always in stock. Best mantles. Price, 10c up.

Oil lamps made over for gas or electricity at reasonable prices. (Vern D. Johnson, 114 State St. Peking, Dec. imperial edict has been issued sanctioning the cutting off of queues.

Shih Hsu, the Manchu prince who was offered the grand guardianship of the Emperor on the resignation of -the regent, has When we introduced LEHIGH VALLEY COAL into Binghamton five years ago, knowing as we did that it is the best anthracite coal produced in the world, what a time we had with the "Coal Combine." Every means were employed to keep it out of this market for the Combine wanted the field to themselves. The Combine has been fighting us ever since and with good results, for we are today selling TWICE THE NUMBER OF TONS OF ANY OTHER FIRM IN THE CITY. This shows that the coal-buying public has learned what we learned after 25 years' experience, viz, that LEHIGH VALLEY COAL Cannot be equalled for heat-producing qualities and lowness of ash by any other COAL in the world FORD, POWELL HAMMOND CO. Bell 'Phone 780. New 37 29-33 CLINTON STREET.